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First in a two-part lesson on the greenhouse effect, this lesson involves a classroom demonstration of the phenomenon, and a lab group experiment with color and absorption. Although there are easier ways to demonstrate the greenhouse effect, this clever method makes the thermometers easy to read.
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Pros
- Teacher background information comes complete with clarifying diagrams
- Includes both demonstration and experimentation, keeping learners engaged
- Strong assessment options and extension ideas
Cons
- Does not provide instructions for writing lab reports or designing data tables and graphs specific to the experiment; make sure your class memebers are adept at creating their own lab reports